WO2016002860A1

WO2016002860A1 - Method for manufacturing colored particle dispersion

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Publication number: WO2016002860A1
Application number: PCT/JP2015/069067
Authority: WO
Inventors: 雄大松本
Original assignee: 花王株式会社
Priority date: 2014-07-04
Filing date: 2015-07-01
Publication date: 2016-01-07
Also published as: JP6589236B2; CN106471068A; EP3165575A1; US10266716B2; JP2016027151A; EP3165575B1; ES2828684T3; EP3165575A4; CN106471068B; US20170152393A1

Abstract

　Provided is a method for manufacturing a colored particle dispersion suitable for use in aqueous inks for inkjet printing, the method using emulsion polymerization to obtain a colored particle dispersion, even with pigments that have a quinacridone skeleton, and the colored particle dispersion having excellent storage stability, and providing printed matter having excellent rub fastness when printed on a recording medium. Also provided are the colored particle dispersion, and a method for manufacturing an aqueous ink for inkjet printing, the aqueous ink comprising the colored particle dispersion. The present invention pertains to: (1) a method for manufacturing a colored particle dispersion obtained by the emulsion polymerization of a dispersion comprising a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator and water, wherein the pigment has a quinacridone skeleton, the surfactant is anionic or nonionic, and the polymerization initiator is an anionic or nonionic azo compound; (2) a colored particle dispersion in which the colored particles have an average particle diameter of 10-300nm; and (3) a method for manufacturing an aqueous ink for inkjet printing, the method having a step for mixing the obtained colored particle dispersion and an organic solvent B.

Description

Method for producing colored fine particle dispersion

The present invention relates to a method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion, the colored fine particle dispersion, and a method for producing an aqueous ink for inkjet recording containing the colored fine particle dispersion.

The ink jet recording method is a recording method in which characters and images are obtained by ejecting ink droplets directly from a very fine nozzle onto a recording medium and attaching them. This method is widely spread because it is easy to make full color and is inexpensive, and has many advantages such as the ability to use plain paper as a recording medium and non-contact with the substrate. In recent years, inks using pigments as colorants have been widely used in order to impart weather resistance and water resistance to printed matter.

In order to stably blend the pigment into the water-based ink, colored fine particles in which the pigment is encapsulated with a polymer have been developed.
For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-306611, (1) excellent dispersion stability, (2) excellent ejection stability from a recording head, and (3) a recorded matter excellent in image fastness can be obtained. (4) A recorded matter having a high image printing density can be obtained. (5) A recorded matter having excellent image abrasion resistance can be obtained. (6) Even when plain paper is used as a recording medium. A method for producing a microencapsulated pigment capable of producing an ink for ink jet recording satisfying all of the above (1) to (6), in which a recorded matter which hardly causes bleeding of an image and has high color development of an image can be obtained. Discloses a method for producing a microencapsulated pigment in which pigment particles having a hydrophilic group on the surface thereof are coated with a polymer by an emulsion polymerization method.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-261605 discloses a polymerizable surfactant that gives a polymer emulsion having good physical properties such as stability of the polymer emulsion during polymerization or water resistance of the polymer coating film, and having 5 to 18 carbon atoms. And sulfates having an alkylene group or alkoxymethylethylene group and an alkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms are disclosed.

The present invention relates to the following [1] to [3].
[1] A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion comprising emulsion-polymerizing a dispersion containing a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator, and water,
The pigment is a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton,
The surfactant is an anionic or nonionic surfactant;
A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion, wherein the polymerization initiator is an anionic or nonionic azo compound.
[2] A colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method of [1], wherein the average particle size of the colored fine particles is 10 nm or more and 300 nm or less.
[3] A method for producing a water-based ink for ink-jet recording, comprising a step of mixing the colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method of [1] and an organic solvent B.

In the production method of the above-mentioned JP-A No. 2003-306611, a pigment dispersion can be produced without problems with azo pigments among magenta pigments, but the amount of polymerization initiator is adjusted with pigments having a quinacridone skeleton. However, since the polymerization reaction does not proceed or gel is generated, there is a problem that it is not easy to obtain a pigment dispersion suitable for use in an aqueous ink for inkjet recording.
According to the present invention, a colored fine particle dispersion can be obtained by an emulsion polymerization method even with a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, and a printed matter having excellent storage stability and excellent scratch resistance when printed on a recording medium can be obtained. The present invention relates to a method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion suitably used as an aqueous ink for inkjet recording, the colored fine particle dispersion, and a method for producing an aqueous ink for inkjet recording containing the colored fine particle dispersion.

The present inventors emulsion-polymerize a dispersion containing a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, a polymerizable monomer, an anionic or nonionic surfactant, and an anionic or nonionic azo polymerization initiator. Thus, it has been found that a colored fine particle dispersion that is suitably used for water-based inks for ink jet recording can be obtained, which can obtain a printed matter having excellent storage stability and excellent scratch resistance when printed on a recording medium. .
That is, the present invention relates to the following [1] to [3].
[1] A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion comprising emulsion-polymerizing a dispersion containing a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator, and water,
The pigment is a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton,
The surfactant is an anionic or nonionic surfactant;
A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion, wherein the polymerization initiator is an anionic or nonionic azo compound.
[2] A colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method of [1], wherein the average particle size of the colored fine particles is 10 nm or more and 300 nm or less.
[3] A method for producing a water-based ink for ink-jet recording, comprising a step of mixing the colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method of [1] and an organic solvent B.

According to the present invention, a colored fine particle dispersion can be obtained by an emulsion polymerization method even with a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, and a printed matter having excellent storage stability and excellent scratch resistance when printed on a recording medium can be obtained. It is possible to provide a method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion suitably used for an inkjet recording aqueous ink, a colored fine particle dispersion, and a method for producing an inkjet recording aqueous ink containing the colored fine particle dispersion. .

[Method for producing colored fine particle dispersion]
The production method of the present invention is a method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion in which a dispersion containing a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator, and water is emulsion-polymerized, wherein the pigment is quinacridone. A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion, which is a pigment having a skeleton, wherein the surfactant is an anionic or nonionic surfactant, and the polymerization initiator is an anionic or nonionic azo compound It is. Colored fine particles are particles in which pigment particles are coated with a polymer.
According to the present invention, it is possible to industrially advantageously obtain a colored fine particle dispersion in which a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton is encapsulated with a polymer, and the colored fine particle dispersion has excellent storage stability and is printed on a recording medium. Can give a printed matter excellent in scratch resistance. The reason is not clear, but it is thought as follows.
The quinacridone skeleton is presumed to tend to inhibit the radical polymerization reaction in the vicinity of the pigment because the carbonyl group is adjacent to the aromatic ring and thus easily traps radicals generated from the polymerization initiator. On the other hand, azo polymerization initiators are less aggressive than, for example, persulfuric acid polymerization initiators, and are more selective for polymerizable monomers than pigments that have anionic or nonionic surfactants adsorbed on the surface. It is estimated that even a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton can maintain high polymerization reactivity.
Also, excellent dispersibility can be obtained without aggregation by a combination of an anionic or nonionic azo polymerization initiator and an anionic or nonionic surfactant. For this reason, the dispersion stability of the colored fine particle dispersion is excellent, and the water-based ink has excellent storage stability and the film-forming property is excellent. It is considered that a printed matter having excellent properties can be obtained.
Hereinafter, each component used for this invention and a manufacturing method are demonstrated.

<Pigment>
The pigment used in the present invention is a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton and can be represented by the following general formula (A).

(Wherein, X ¹ and X ² each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, or a halogen atom.)

Examples of the alkyl group as X ¹ and X ² in the general formula (A) include a methyl group, a butyl group, an octyl group, a dodecyl group, a nonadecyl group, a cyclobutyl group, a cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a methylcyclohexyl group, and an ethylhexyl group. And an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and a methyl group is more preferable.
Examples of the alkoxy group represented by X ¹ and X ² in the general formula (A) include an alkoxy group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably an alkoxy group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and a methoxy group is more preferable.
Examples of the halogen atom represented by X ¹ and X ² in the general formula (A) include a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, and a bromine atom, and a chlorine atom is more preferable.
Specific examples of the pigment having a quinacridone skeleton include C.I. I. Pigment red 122, 192, 202, 207, 209, and C.I. I. Pigment violet 19 and the like. I. Pigment red 122 and C.I. I. 1 or more types chosen from pigment violet 19 are more preferable.

The pigment having a quinacridone skeleton used in the present invention is preferably a pigment that has not been hydrophilized from the viewpoint of uniformly coating the pigment surface with a polymer. By using a pigment that has not been hydrophilized, the polymer produced during emulsion polymerization is likely to be adsorbed on the surface of the pigment particles, and a colored fine particle dispersion in which the pigment is more uniformly coated with the polymer can be obtained.
The hydrophilic treatment of the pigment means that the surface of the pigment is directly or via one or more of an anionic hydrophilic functional group such as a carboxy group or a cationic hydrophilic functional group such as an ammonium group. It is a process to combine with. Here, the other atomic group means an alkanediyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, a phenylene group which may have a substituent, a naphthylene group which may have a substituent, or the like.
In the present invention, in addition to the pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, known magenta pigments, inorganic pigments, and organic pigments can be used in combination as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.
Examples of inorganic pigments include carbon black and metal oxides. Examples of organic pigments include azo pigments, diazo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, isoindolinone pigments, dioxazine pigments, perylene pigments, perinone pigments, and thioindigo pigments. , Anthraquinone pigments, quinophthalone pigments and the like.

<Polymerizable monomer>
The polymerizable monomer used in the present invention contains a hydrophobic vinyl monomer. In the present invention, when simply referred to as “polymerizable monomer”, it is used in the sense that it does not include the polymerizable surfactant described later, but actually, in the emulsion polymerization described later, the polymerizable surfactant is polymerized. It is incorporated into the polymer by copolymerizing with the polymerizable monomer.
In the present invention, “hydrophobicity” of a hydrophobic vinyl monomer means that the amount of the monomer that can be dissolved in 100 g of ion-exchanged water at 25 ° C. is less than 10 g.
The hydrophobic vinyl monomer has at least a hydrophobic group and a polymerizable group in its structure, and the hydrophobic group is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, an alicyclic hydrocarbon group, and an aromatic hydrocarbon group. 1 type or more chosen from is mentioned. Examples of the polymerizable group include one or more selected from a vinyl group, an allyl group, an acryloyl group, a methacryloyl group, a propenyl group, a vinylidene group, and a vinylene group.

Examples of the hydrophobic vinyl monomer include one or more selected from (meth) acrylic acid esters and hydrophobic monomers having an aromatic ring.
(Meth) acrylic acid ester means one or two selected from acrylic acid esters and methacrylic acid esters. “(Meta)” in the following is also synonymous.
Specific examples of (meth) acrylic acid esters include alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 8 carbon atoms, such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, propyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. Acrylic acid ester having methacrylic acid ester having an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, propyl methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate, etc., preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms Methacrylic acid ester having
Among these, at least one selected from methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate is preferable.

Examples of the hydrophobic monomer having an aromatic ring include styrene monomers and aromatic group-containing (meth) acrylates.
Examples of the styrene monomer include styrene and 2-methylstyrene, and examples of the aromatic group-containing (meth) acrylate include benzyl (meth) acrylate and phenoxyethyl (meth) acrylate. Among these, styrene and benzyl (meth) acrylate are preferable, and benzyl (meth) acrylate is more preferable.
The content of the hydrophobic monomer is preferably 70% by mass or more, more preferably 80% by mass or more in the polymerizable monomer, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the colored fine particle dispersion and the storage stability of the water-based ink. It is preferably 90% by mass or more, more preferably 93% by mass or more, still more preferably 95% by mass or more, and preferably 100% by mass or less, more preferably 99% by mass or less, and still more preferably 98% by mass. It is as follows.

The polymerizable monomer preferably contains an ionic monomer. Examples of the ionic monomer include one or more anionic monomers selected from a carboxylic acid monomer, a sulfonic acid monomer, a phosphoric acid monomer, and a cationic monomer. From the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the colored fine particle dispersion. From the viewpoint of improving the scratch resistance of the printed matter obtained, one or more anionic monomers selected from carboxylic acid monomers, sulfonic acid monomers, and phosphoric acid monomers are preferred.
Examples of the carboxylic acid monomer include (meth) acrylic acid, crotonic acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, citraconic acid, and 2-methacryloyloxymethyl succinic acid. Examples of the sulfonic acid monomer include styrene sulfonic acid, 2 -Acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl (meth) acrylate, etc., and phosphoric acid monomers include vinylphosphonic acid, vinyl phosphate, bis (methacryloxyethyl) phosphate, diphenyl-2-acryloyloxy Examples thereof include ethyl phosphate and diphenyl-2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphate.
In these, Preferably it is a carboxylic acid monomer, More preferably, it is (meth) acrylic acid, More preferably, it is methacrylic acid.
The content of the ionic monomer is preferably 0% by mass or more, more preferably 0.1% by mass or more in the polymerizable monomer from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the colored fine particle dispersion and the storage stability of the water-based ink. More preferably, it is 1% by mass or more, more preferably 2% by mass or more, and preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 15% by mass or less, still more preferably 10% by mass or less, still more preferably 7% by mass. % Or less, more preferably 5% by mass or less.

The polymerizable monomer further includes polyethylene glycol mono (meth) acrylate, methoxypolyethylene glycol mono (meth) acrylate, octoxypolyethylene glycol mono (meth) acrylate, and stearoxypolyethylene glycol mono (meth) acrylate as necessary. Monomers such as can also be used.
Specific examples of these commercially available monomers include NK ester M-90G, 230G, 450G, 900G (above, Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.), Light Ester 041MA (manufactured by Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.). ).

<Surfactant>
The surfactant used in the present invention is an anionic or nonionic surfactant, and an emulsifier for emulsion polymerization can be used.
The anionic surfactant is one selected from fatty acid salts, alkylbenzene sulfonates, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether sulfates, polyoxyethylene aralkyl aryl ether sulfates, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates, etc. The above may be mentioned, and at least one selected from fatty acid salts, alkylbenzene sulfonates, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether sulfates, polyoxyethylene aralkyl aryl ether sulfates, and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates is preferable. Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate salts are more preferable.
Examples of the nonionic surfactant include one or more selected from polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene aralkyl aryl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, and the like.

It is preferable that at least a part of the surfactant is a polymerizable surfactant. That is, it is preferable that the surfactant comprises a polymerizable surfactant.
The polymerizable surfactant is also referred to as a reactive surfactant, can be copolymerized with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and has at least one unsaturated double bond capable of radical polymerization in the molecule. Anionic or nonionic polymerizable surfactant (emulsifier). For example, sulfosuccinate ester surfactants, alkylphenol ether surfactants, and polyoxyethylene surfactants, sulfosuccinate ester surfactants, alkylphenol ether surfactants, and One or more selected from polyoxyethylene surfactants are preferred.
Commercially available polymerizable surfactants include, for example, “ADEKA rear soap” (manufactured by Asahi Denka Co., Ltd.), “AQUALON” (manufactured by Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.), “Eleminol JS”, “Eleminol RS” (Sanyo Kasei). Kogyo Co., Ltd.), “Latemul PD” (manufactured by Kao Corporation), and the like.

As the polymerizable surfactant, an anionic polymerizable surfactant is preferably used from the viewpoint of improving the scratch resistance of the printed matter to be obtained, and is represented by the following general formula (I) and the following general formula (II). It is more preferable to use one or more compounds selected from the compounds described above, and a compound (A) represented by the general formula (I) (hereinafter also simply referred to as “compound (A)”) is more preferable.
In the present specification, the “anionic polymerizable surfactant” refers to a polymerizable surfactant having a functional group that can be anionic, such as a carboxylic acid group, a sulfonic acid group, and a sulfuric acid group. However, the surfactant having a functional group that can be anionic and a functional group that can be cationic is an amphoteric surfactant and not an anionic surfactant.

(In the formula (I), BO represents a butyleneoxy group, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, M represents a cation, m represents an average addition mole number of BO of 1 to 10, and n represents an average addition mole number of EO of 4 It is 25 or less.)

(In Formula (II), M ² represents a cation, R is a hydrocarbon group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, and p is 4 to 15 in terms of the average added mole number of (CH ₂ CH ₂ O)). )

In the formula (I), the butyleneoxy group represented by BO includes a butane-1,2-diyloxy group, a butane-1,3-diyloxy group, and a tetramethyleneoxy group, butane-1,2-diyloxy group. Groups are preferred.
The average added mole number m of BO is preferably 2 or more, more preferably 3 or more, still more preferably 4 or more, and is preferably 9 or less, more preferably 8 or less, and even more preferably 7 or less.
The average added mole number n of EO is preferably 5 or more, more preferably 7 or more, still more preferably 9 or more, still more preferably 11 or more, still more preferably 13 or more, and preferably 23 or less, more Preferably it is 21 or less, More preferably, it is 19 or less, More preferably, it is 17 or less.
In the formula (I), (BO) _m and (EO) _n are block-bonded in this order.

In the formula (I), the cation represented by M includes alkali metals such as lithium, sodium and potassium; alkaline earth metal ions such as calcium; magnesium ions; ammonium groups; monomethylammonium groups, dimethylammonium groups and trimethylammonium Group; monoethylammonium group, diethylammonium group, triethylammonium group; one or more selected from organic ammonium groups such as monomethanolammonium group, dimethanolammonium group, and trimethanolammonium group. Among these, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the colored fine particle dispersion, a monovalent cation is preferable, and among them, an ammonium group is more preferable.

The compound (A) represented by the formula (I) can be produced by a known method, for example, after adding 1,2-butylene oxide to 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol. , Ethylene oxide is added to obtain ether alcohol, which is obtained by sulfating with a sulfating agent and neutralizing with a basic substance. Examples of the sulfating agent include chlorosulfonic acid, anhydrous sulfuric acid, and amidosulfuric acid. Amidosulfuric acid is used from the viewpoint of reducing side reactions such as addition reaction of sulfuric acid group to double bond group and isomerization of double bond group. Is preferred.

In the formula (II), the hydrocarbon group as R has 8 or more carbon atoms, preferably 10 or more, and 14 or less, preferably 12 or less, from the viewpoint of improving the scratch resistance of the printed matter obtained. It is.
The average added mole number p of (CH ₂ CH ₂ O) is 4 or more, preferably 5 or more, and 15 or less, preferably 12 or less, from the viewpoint of improving the scratch resistance of the obtained printed matter. .

In the formula (II), examples of the cation represented by M ² include alkali metals such as lithium, sodium and potassium; alkaline earth metal ions such as calcium; magnesium ion; ammonium group; monomethylammonium group, dimethylammonium group and trimethyl. Examples thereof include one or more selected from an ammonium group; a monoethylammonium group, a diethylammonium group, a triethylammonium group; an organic ammonium group such as a monomethanolammonium group, a dimethanolammonium group, and a trimethanolammonium group. Among these, from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the colored fine particle dispersion, a monovalent cation is preferable, and among them, an ammonium group is more preferable.

<Polymerization initiator>
The polymerization initiator used in the present invention is an anionic or nonionic azo compound, and is preferably anionic from the viewpoint of reducing coarse particles of the resulting colored fine particle dispersion, and carboxyl as an anionic functional group. It is more preferable to have a group.
Examples of the anionic azo compounds include azobiscarboxylic acids having 8 to 16 carbon atoms such as 1,1′-azobis (cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid), 4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid), 2 , 2′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid), 4,4′-azobis (2-cyanopentanoic acid) and other azobiscyanocarboxylic acids having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and salts thereof And carboxy group-containing azo compounds.
Among these, at least one selected from azobiscyanocarboxylic acids having 10 to 14 carbon atoms and salts thereof is preferable, and at least one selected from 4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid) and salts thereof. Is more preferable.
Nonionic azo compounds include 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- [1,1′-bis (hydroxymethyl) -2-hydroxyethyl] propionamide], 2,2′-azobis [ Contains hydroxy groups such as 2-methyl-N- [1,1′-bis (hydroxymethyl) ethyl] propionamide] and 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- (2-hydroxyethyl) propionamide] An azoamide compound is mentioned.
Among these, 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- [1,1′-bis (hydroxymethyl) -2-hydroxyethyl] propionamide], 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N -Containing at least one hydroxy group selected from [1,1-bis (hydroxymethyl) ethyl] propionamide] and 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- (2-hydroxyethyl) propionamide] Azoamide compounds are preferred, and 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- (2-hydroxyethyl) propionamide] is more preferred.

In the present invention, in addition to an anionic or nonionic azo compound, a known anionic polymerization initiator can be used in combination as long as the effects of the present invention are not inhibited.
Known anionic polymerization initiators include persulfates such as potassium persulfate and ammonium persulfate; inorganic peroxides such as hydrogen peroxide; alkyl peracids such as t-butyl permaleic acid and isobutyl peracetic acid, and sulfinic acids. And peroxides containing. Furthermore, if necessary, an organic peroxide such as t-butyl hydroperoxide, benzoyl peroxide, cumene hydroperoxide or the like can be used in combination with the anionic polymerization initiator. Furthermore, a redox polymerization initiator in which a reducing agent such as sodium sulfite, Rongalite, or ascorbic acid is combined with a peroxide can also be used.
In the emulsion polymerization in the present invention, a chain transfer agent can also be used. For example, mercaptans such as n-dodecyl mercaptan, t-dodecyl mercaptan, n-octyl mercaptan; xanthogens such as dimethylxanthogen disulfide and diisobutylxanthogen disulfide; dipentene, indene, 1,4-cyclohexadiene, dihydrofuran, xanthene Can be mentioned.

<Water>
In the present invention, water is used as a dispersion medium for emulsion polymerization.
The ratio of water in the entire dispersion medium is preferably 50% by mass or more, more preferably 65% by mass or more, still more preferably 75% by mass or more, and still more preferably 80% by mass or more.
From the viewpoint of improving the dispersibility of the pigment, an arbitrary organic solvent can be added in addition to water.
Examples of organic solvents that can be used include alcohols and ketones having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, ethers, amides, aromatic hydrocarbons, and aliphatic hydrocarbons having 5 to 10 carbon atoms. Can be mentioned. A preferable organic solvent is a polar solvent having an oxygen atom having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. Specific examples include methanol, ethanol, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl ethyl ketone is preferable from the viewpoint of improving scratch resistance.
The ratio of water to these organic solvents is not limited, but from the viewpoint of improving the storage stability of the ink, the weight ratio of organic solvent to water (organic solvent / water) is preferably 0.05 or more. More preferably, it is 0.08 or more, More preferably, it is 0.10 or more, More preferably, it is 0.12 or more, Preferably it is 0.40 or less, More preferably, it is 0.35 or less, More preferably, it is 0.00. 30 or less, more preferably 0.25 or less.

<Emulsion polymerization>
The emulsion polymerization in the present invention may be carried out by emulsion polymerization of a dispersion containing a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator, and water. More preferred.
Step 1: A step of dispersing a mixed solution containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant and water to obtain a dispersion Step 2: Emulsifying the dispersion and a polymerizable monomer in the presence of a surfactant and a polymerization initiator Polymerization to obtain a colored fine particle dispersion

(Step 1: Dispersion)
In step 1, a dispersion is obtained by dispersing a mixed solution containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant, and water.
The amount of the polymerizable surfactant used is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 5% by mass or more, still more preferably 8% by mass or more, and preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably based on the pigment. Preferably it is 30 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 20 mass% or less. If the amount used is 1% by mass or more, the dispersion stability of the pigment is excellent, and a uniform pigment dispersion with a small particle diameter can be obtained. Generation of particles consisting of the above can be suppressed, and an increase in viscosity at the time of ink concentration related to ejection failure or the like can be suppressed.
The amount of the polymerizable surfactant used is present at the time of emulsion polymerization from the viewpoint of stably performing the emulsion polymerization, from the viewpoint of reducing the remaining amount of the polymerizable surfactant, and from the viewpoint of obtaining a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance. The total amount of the polymerizable surfactant relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable monomer is preferably 0.5 parts by mass or more, more preferably 1.0 parts by mass or more, still more preferably 3.0 parts by mass or more, and still more preferably 5. It is 0 part by mass or more, and preferably 40 parts by mass or less, more preferably 30 parts by mass or less, still more preferably 20 parts by mass or less, and still more preferably 15 parts by mass or less.

(Distributed processing)
As a disperser used in the dispersion treatment in step 1, a known disperser can be used. For example, high-speed stirring and mixing devices such as dispersers and homomixers, kneaders such as roll mills, kneaders and extruders, high-pressure dispersers such as high-pressure homogenizers, media-type dispersers such as paint shakers and bead mills, and mixing and stirring devices such as anchor blades Etc. These devices can be used in combination.
Among these, from the viewpoint of uniformly dispersing the pigment in water, a high-speed stirring and mixing apparatus such as a disper or a homomixer, or a media type dispersing machine such as a paint shaker or a bead mill is preferable. As a commercially available high-speed stirring and mixing apparatus, "Ultra Disper" manufactured by Asada Tekko Co., Ltd., "Robomix" manufactured by Primix Co., Ltd., and as a commercially available media type disperser, "Ultra Apex Mill" manufactured by Kotobuki Industries Co., Ltd. Examples include “Picomill” manufactured by Asada Iron Works.
In the case of using a media type disperser, the material of the media is preferably a ceramic material such as zirconia or titania, a polymer material such as polyethylene or nylon, a metal, or the like, and zirconia is preferable from the viewpoint of wear. Further, the diameter of the medium is preferably 0.003 mm or more, more preferably 0.01 mm or more, and preferably 0.5 mm or less, more preferably 0.4 mm or less, from the viewpoint of sufficiently miniaturizing the pigment. It is.
The dispersion time is preferably 0.3 hours or more, more preferably 1 hour or more from the viewpoint of sufficiently miniaturizing the pigment, and preferably 200 hours or less, from the viewpoint of the production efficiency of the pigment dispersion. Preferably it is 50 hours or less.

The dispersion treatment in step 1 preferably has a high-pressure dispersion treatment step from the viewpoint of making the pigment particles fine. Specifically, it is preferable to obtain a dispersion by dispersing a mixed solution containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant, and water, followed by further high-pressure dispersion treatment. More preferably, the dispersion is further subjected to high-pressure dispersion treatment after the treatment.
Here, “high-pressure dispersion” means dispersion at a dispersion pressure of 20 MPa or more, and the dispersion pressure is preferably 50 MPa or more from the viewpoint of uniformly dispersing the pigment surface by wetting it with a polymerizable surfactant. Preferably it is 100 MPa or more, More preferably, it is 130 MPa or more. The dispersion pressure is preferably 250 MPa or less, more preferably 200 MPa or less, from the viewpoint of the operability of the dispersion treatment.
The number of passes of the high-pressure dispersion treatment is preferably 2 passes or more, more preferably 3 passes or more, still more preferably 5 passes or more, and even more preferably 7 from the viewpoint of uniformly dispersing the pigment surface by wetting with the polymerizable surfactant. More than pass, more preferably more than 9 passes. The number of high-pressure distributed processing passes is 20 or less from the viewpoint of the efficiency of distributed processing. As the operation method, either a circulation method or a continuous method can be adopted, but the continuous method is more preferable from the viewpoint of suppressing the occurrence of distribution depending on the number of passes.
The high-pressure disperser used is a high-pressure homogenizer represented by a high-pressure homogenizer (Izumi Food Machinery Co., Ltd., trade name), a microfluidizer (Microfluidics, trade name), Nanomizer (Yoshida Kikai Kogyo Co., Ltd., product) Name), Optimizer, Starburst (Sugino Machine Co., Ltd., trade name), and other high-pressure dispersers such as chamber-type high-pressure homogenizers. A chamber type high-pressure homogenizer such as Starburst (trade name) is preferred.
The temperature of the dispersion during the high-pressure dispersion treatment is not particularly limited, but is preferably 5 to 80 ° C.

In Step 1 of the present invention, there is no particular limitation as long as it is a method for obtaining a dispersion by dispersing a mixed liquid containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant, and water, but any other than water as a dispersion medium. When using an organic solvent, it is preferable to carry out by the following step 1 ′.
Step 1 ′: A step of obtaining a dispersion obtained by dispersing a mixed solution containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant, water, and an organic solvent to obtain a dispersion, and then removing the organic solvent.

(Organic solvent removal)
By obtaining a dispersion in which the organic solvent is removed from the dispersion containing the organic solvent, it is possible to obtain a colored fine particle dispersion having a small dispersed particle diameter by suppressing the fusion between the resins in Step 2.
Examples of the organic solvent removing device include a batch simple distillation device, a vacuum distillation device, a thin film distillation device such as a flash evaporator, a rotary distillation device, a stirring evaporation device, and the like. From the viewpoint of efficiently removing the organic solvent, a rotary distillation apparatus and a stirring evaporation apparatus are preferable. When removing an organic solvent from a small amount of a dispersion treatment of 5 kg or less at a time, a rotary distillation apparatus is preferable. When removing the organic solvent from a large amount of the dispersion processed product exceeding 5 kg, a stirring type evaporator is preferable. Among the rotary distillation apparatuses, a rotary vacuum distillation apparatus such as a rotary evaporator is preferable. Among the stirring type evaporators, a stirring tank thin film type evaporator and the like are preferable.

The temperature of the dispersion-treated product when removing the organic solvent can be appropriately selected depending on the type of the organic solvent to be used, but it is preferably 20 ° C. or higher, more preferably 25 ° C. or higher, more preferably 30 ° C. or higher, under reduced pressure. And preferably it is 80 degrees C or less, More preferably, it is 70 degrees C or less, More preferably, it is 65 degrees C or less.
The pressure at this time is preferably 0.01 MPa or more, more preferably 0.02 MPa or more, further preferably 0.05 MPa or more, and preferably 0.5 MPa or less, more preferably 0.2 MPa or less, still more preferably. Is 0.1 MPa or less.
The time for removing the organic solvent is preferably 1 hour or more, more preferably 2 hours or more, further preferably 5 hours or more, and preferably 24 hours or less, more preferably 12 hours or less, still more preferably. 10 hours or less.
The removal of the organic solvent is preferably carried out until the solid content concentration of the dispersion from which the organic solvent has been removed is preferably 18% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, still more preferably 22% by mass or more, and It is preferable to carry out until 60% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, and still more preferably 30% by mass or less.

The content of the pigment in the dispersion from which the organic solvent has been removed is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, and even more preferably 15% by mass or more, from the viewpoint of obtaining good colorability. From the viewpoint of maintaining dispersion stability, it is preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 35% by mass or less, and still more preferably 30% by mass or less.
The content of the polymerizable surfactant in the dispersion from which the organic solvent has been removed is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, more preferably 0.5% by mass or more, and still more preferably, from the viewpoint of maintaining dispersion stability. From the viewpoint of uniformly coating the pigment with the polymer in the emulsion polymerization step, it is preferably 30% by mass or less, more preferably 20% by mass or less, and still more preferably 10% by mass or less. More preferably, it is 5.0 mass% or less.

(Step 2: Emulsion polymerization)
In step 2, the dispersion and the polymerizable monomer are emulsion-polymerized in the presence of a surfactant and a polymerization initiator to obtain a colored fine particle dispersion.
Although a polymerization initiator may be added in the step before step 2, it is preferable to add the polymerization initiator in step 2 in that the polymerizable surfactant may be polymerized before step 2.
Here, emulsion polymerization means that a polymerizable monomer is emulsified or dispersed in a dispersion medium containing water as a main component in the presence of a surfactant and polymerized using a polymerization initiator.
In the emulsion polymerization in the present invention, an anionic or nonionic surfactant is used. The surfactant includes the polymerizable surfactant used in Step 1. From the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the particles in the colored fine particle dispersion, it is preferable to further add a surfactant in Step 2.

The surfactant plays a role of emulsifying and suspending the polymerizable monomer, providing a polymerization field by micelle formation, and stabilizing the dispersion of the particles in the colored fine particle dispersion. The surfactant that emulsifies the polymerizable monomer during emulsion polymerization preferably contains a polymerizable surfactant. The polymerizable surfactant may be included in the dispersion derived from Step 1. Since the polymerizable surfactant has one or more unsaturated double bonds capable of radical polymerization in the molecule, it is incorporated into the polymer by copolymerizing with the polymerizable monomer, so that the colored fine particle dispersion having excellent stability can be obtained. The body can be manufactured.
The amount of the polymerizable monomer is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, and still more preferably 15% with respect to the total system used in the emulsion polymerization reaction, from the viewpoint of obtaining a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance. From the viewpoint of suppressing an increase in viscosity during ink concentration, it is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, and further preferably 25% by mass or less.
The mass ratio of the polymerizable monomer to the pigment (polymerizable monomer / pigment) is preferably 90/10 to 10/90, more preferably 80 / at the time of emulsion polymerization from the viewpoint of suppressing an increase in viscosity when the ink is concentrated. 20 to 20/80, more preferably 75/25 to 40/60.

The emulsion polymerization in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a method in which emulsion polymerization is performed in the presence of a polymerizable monomer including a pigment, a surfactant, and a hydrophobic vinyl monomer, but is performed by the following step 2 ′. Is preferred.
(Process 2 ')
Step 2 ′: Step of performing emulsion polymerization by mixing a polymerizable monomer containing a hydrophobic vinyl monomer with a dispersion containing a polymerizable surfactant In the dispersion used in Step 2 ′, the pigment particles contain water. A polymerizable surfactant having a hydrophilic group, a hydrophobic group, and a polymerizable group coexists while being dispersed in a solvent having a main component. A polymerizable monomer containing a hydrophobic vinyl monomer is mixed with such a dispersion, and the polymerizable group of the polymerizable surfactant and the polymerizable group of the polymerizable monomer are copolymerized in the presence of a polymerization initiator. As a result, a colored fine particle dispersion in which the pigment is coated with the polymer is produced.
In the emulsion polymerization in the present invention, a surfactant other than the polymerizable surfactant may be used in combination as the surfactant. The ratio of the polymerizable surfactant is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, and further preferably 40% by mass with respect to the total amount of the surfactant (polymerizable surfactant + other surfactant). It is above and is 100 mass% or less.

As a method for adding the polymerizable monomer, known methods such as a monomer dropping method, a monomer batch charging method, and a pre-emulsion method can be used. From the viewpoint of polymerization stability, the pre-emulsion method is preferable. The pre-emulsion method is a method of preparing a pre-emulsion by mixing and emulsifying a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, and water in advance, and dropping the pre-emulsion.
Specifically, a method having an operation of performing emulsion polymerization while introducing an emulsion containing a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant as an emulsifier, and water into a solution containing the dispersion.
From the viewpoint of suppressing the formation of coarse particles, the pre-emulsion is produced using a rotary stirring device, preferably at a rotational speed of 200 rpm or more, more preferably 300 rpm or more, and preferably 5000 rpm or less, more preferably It can be carried out under the condition of 2000 rpm or less, more preferably 1000 rpm or less. The stirring time is preferably 10 minutes or more, more preferably 30 minutes or less.
In the pre-emulsion method, the dropping time of the pre-emulsion is preferably 0.5 hours or more, more preferably 1 hour or more from the viewpoint of uniformity of the particle diameter of the emulsion, and preferably from the viewpoint of reactivity. It is 8 hours or less, more preferably 6 hours or less. The aging time is preferably 0.5 hours or more, more preferably 1 hour or more, and preferably 5 hours or less, more preferably 4 hours or less.

The polymerization temperature of the emulsion polymerization is appropriately adjusted depending on the decomposition temperature of the polymerization initiator, but from the viewpoint of reactivity, it is preferably 50 ° C or higher, more preferably 60 ° C or higher, still more preferably 70 ° C or higher, and From the viewpoint of the molecular weight distribution of the obtained polymer, it is preferably 90 ° C. or lower, more preferably 85 ° C. or lower.
The polymerization atmosphere is preferably a nitrogen gas atmosphere or an inert gas atmosphere such as argon from the viewpoint of reactivity.
The amount of the polymerization initiator used is preferably 0.01 parts by mass or more, more preferably 0.05 parts by mass or more, from the viewpoint of obtaining a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable monomer. More preferably 0.1 parts by mass or more, still more preferably 0.5 parts by mass or more, still more preferably 1 part by mass or more, still more preferably 2 parts by mass or more, and preferably 6 parts by mass or less, More preferably, it is 5 mass parts or less, More preferably, it is 4 mass parts or less.

[Colored fine particle dispersion]
The colored fine particle dispersion of the present invention is a dispersion in which colored fine particles containing a pigment and a polymer having a structural unit derived from a polymerizable monomer containing a hydrophobic vinyl monomer are dispersed in water as a main medium. is there. The colored fine particle dispersion of the present invention can be used as a coloring material for an aqueous ink for inkjet recording of the colored fine particle dispersion. Here, the form of the colored fine particles is preferably a composite particle in which at least a pigment is coated with a polymer. For example, the particle form in which the pigment is included in the polymer particle, the particle form in which the pigment is uniformly dispersed in the polymer particle, the particle form in which the pigment is exposed on the surface of the polymer particle, and the like are included.
The average particle diameter of the colored fine particles in the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 10 nm or more, more preferably 30 nm or more, from the viewpoint of suppressing an increase in ink viscosity at the time of concentration and improving scratch resistance when printed on a recording medium. Even more preferably 40 nm or more, still more preferably 50 nm or more, still more preferably 60 nm or more, still more preferably 75 nm or more, still more preferably 80 nm or more, and preferably 300 nm or less, more preferably 200 nm or less. Further, it is preferably 160 nm or less, more preferably 150 nm or less, still more preferably 140 nm or less, and still more preferably 130 nm or less.
The average particle size of the colored fine particles is measured by the method described in the examples.

The content (solid content concentration) of the colored fine particles in the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 10% by mass or more, more preferably 15% by mass or more, and further preferably 20% by mass from the viewpoint of stably emulsifying and dispersing the emulsified particles. More preferably, it is 25% by mass or more, and preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 55% by mass or less, still more preferably 50% by mass or less, and still more preferably 40% by mass or less.
The content of the pigment in the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 1.0% by mass or more, more preferably 3.0% by mass or more, and even more preferably 5.0% by mass or more, from the viewpoint of improving the printing density. Yes, and preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, and still more preferably 20% by mass or less.
The content of the polymer in the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 1.0% by mass or more, more preferably 5.0% by mass or more, and further preferably 15% by mass or more, from the viewpoint of improving the scratch resistance. And preferably it is 50 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 40 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 30 mass% or less.

(Neutralizer)
In the present invention, a neutralizing agent can be used as necessary from the viewpoint of improving the dispersion stability of the colored fine particles and the storage stability of the water-based ink. When a neutralizer is used, the pH of the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 7 or more, more preferably 7.5 or more, and the pH is preferably 11 or less, more preferably 9.5 or less. It is preferable.
Examples of the neutralizing agent include alkali metal hydroxides, ammonia, and organic amines.
Examples of the alkali metal hydroxide include lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and cesium hydroxide, and sodium hydroxide is preferable.
Examples of the organic amine include trimethylamine, ethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, and triethanolamine.
You may use a neutralizing agent individually or in mixture of 2 or more types.

[Method for producing water-based ink for inkjet recording]
The method for producing an aqueous ink for inkjet recording of the present invention includes a step of mixing the colored fine particle dispersion of the present invention and an organic solvent B.
In the water-based ink obtained by the production method of the present invention, the colored fine particle dispersion of the present invention is used as a colorant.
Examples of the compound used as the organic solvent B include one or more selected from polyhydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohol alkyl ethers, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, amides, amines, sulfur-containing compounds, and the like. 1 type or 2 types chosen from a monohydric alcohol alkyl ether are preferable, and a polyhydric alcohol is more preferable. A plurality of polyhydric alcohols included in the concept of a polyhydric alcohol can be mixed and used, and a plurality of polyhydric alcohol alkyl ethers can also be mixed and used.
The content of one or two selected from polyhydric alcohol and polyhydric alcohol alkyl ether in the organic solvent B is preferably 80% by mass or more, more preferably 90% by mass or more, and still more preferably 95% by mass or more. Substantially more preferably 100% by mass, still more preferably 100% by mass.

Examples of the polyhydric alcohol include ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, and tripropylene glycol. Among these, propylene glycol is preferable from the viewpoint of improving scratch resistance.
Examples of the polyhydric alcohol alkyl ether include ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monoisobutyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether. , Triethylene glycol monoisobutyl ether, tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether, tripropylene glycol monobutyl ether Tel and the like. Among these, diethylene glycol monoisobutyl ether is preferable from the viewpoint of improving scratch resistance.
In addition to the organic solvent B described above, the water-based ink contains commonly used wetting agents, penetrants, dispersants, surfactants, viscosity modifiers, antifoaming agents, antiseptics, antifungal agents, rustproofing agents, etc. Can be manufactured.

The content of the pigment in the water-based ink is preferably 1.0% by mass or more, more preferably 1.5% by mass or more, still more preferably 2.0% by mass or more, from the viewpoint of improving the printing density of the printed matter. And 15 mass% or less is preferable, 10 mass% or less is more preferable, and 6.0 mass% or less is still more preferable.
The content of the polymer in the water-based ink is preferably 0.5% by mass or more, more preferably 0.8% by mass or more, and further preferably 1.0% by mass or more from the viewpoint of obtaining a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance. Preferably, 2% by mass or more is more preferable, 30% by mass or less is preferable, 20% by mass or less is more preferable, and 12% by mass or less is more preferable.
The water content in the water-based ink is preferably 20% by mass or more, more preferably 30% by mass or more, and more preferably 40% by mass or more in the water-based ink for inkjet recording, from the viewpoint of obtaining a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance. Further preferred. Further, from the viewpoint of improving the ink dischargeability, it is preferably 70% by mass or less, more preferably 65% by mass or less, and further preferably 60% by mass or less.
The mass ratio of the pigment to the polymer in the water-based ink [pigment / polymer] is preferably 0.1 or more, and more preferably 0.2 or more, from the viewpoint of obtaining a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance. 0.4 or more, more preferably 4.0 or less, more preferably 2.0 or less, and even more preferably 1.0 or less.

(Physical properties of water-based ink)
The average particle size of the colored fine particles in the water-based ink is preferably 10 nm or more, more preferably 30 nm or more, still more preferably 40 nm or more, and even more preferably 50 nm or more from the viewpoint of improving the scratch resistance when printed on a recording medium. Preferably, 60 nm or more is more preferable, 75 nm or more is further preferable, 80 nm or more is more preferable, 300 nm or less is preferable, 200 nm or less is more preferable, 160 nm or less is further preferable, 150 nm or less is more preferable, 140 nm The following is more preferable, and 130 nm or less is still more preferable.
The average particle size of the particles in the water-based ink is measured by the method described in the examples.

The viscosity at 25 ° C. of the water-based ink is preferably 2.0 mPa · s or more, more preferably 3.0 mPa · s or more, from the viewpoint of improving the storage stability and scratch resistance of the water-based ink, and 4.0 mPa · s or more. Is more preferably 12 mPa · s or less, more preferably 9.0 mPa · s or less, and even more preferably 7.0 mPa · s or less.
The viscosity of the ink at 25 ° C. is measured by the method described in the examples.
The static surface tension at 20 ° C. of the water-based ink is preferably 20 mN / m or more, more preferably 25 mN / m or more, and preferably 50 mN / m or less, from the viewpoint of improving the discharge property of the water-based ink. More preferably, it is 45 mN / m or less, More preferably, it is 40 mN / m or less, More preferably, it is 35 mN / m or less. The static surface tension of the ink at 20 ° C. is measured by the method described in the examples.
The pH of the water-based ink is preferably 7.0 or higher, more preferably 7.5 or higher, and still more preferably 8.0 or higher, from the viewpoint of improving the storage stability and scratch resistance of the water-based ink. Moreover, from a viewpoint of member tolerance and skin irritation, pH is preferably 11.0 or less, more preferably 10.0 or less, and further preferably 9.5 or less. In addition, pH is measured by the method as described in an Example.

(Inkjet recording method)
The water-based ink of the present invention can be used in an ink jet recording method for recording on a recording medium such as plain paper or ink jet exclusive paper. However, since it has excellent scratch resistance, it has low water absorption such as coated paper and synthetic resin film. It can also be suitably used in an ink jet recording method for recording on a recording medium.
The amount of water absorption at a contact time of 100 msec of the low water-absorbing recording medium with pure water is preferably 0 g / m ² or more, from the viewpoint of increasing the drying property of printed matter and improving scratch resistance. ² or more is more preferable, 2.0 g / m ² or more is more preferable, and from the viewpoint of improving printing density and glossiness, 10 g / m ² or less is preferable, 8.0 g / m ² or less is more preferable, and 6.0 g / ^{m 2} more preferably less, 4.0 g / ^{m 2} or less still more preferably more. The amount of water absorption can be measured by the method described in Examples using an automatic scanning liquid absorption meter.

Examples of the low water-absorbing inkjet recording medium include coated paper and synthetic resin film.
As the coated paper, for example, “OK Top Coat Plus” (manufactured by Oji Paper Co., Ltd., basis weight 104.7 g / m ² , 60 ° glossiness 49.0, water absorption at a contact time of 100 milliseconds (the following water absorption is 4.9 g / m ² ), multicolor foam gloss paper (Oji Paper Co., Ltd., 104.7 g / m ² , 60 ° gloss 36.8, water absorption 5.2 g / m ² ), UPM Finesse Gloss (UPM, 115 g / m ² , 60 ° gloss 27.0, water absorption 3.1 g / m ² ), UPM Finesse Matt (UPM, 115 g / m ² , 60 ° gloss 5.6, water absorption Amount 4.4 g / m ² ), TerraPress Silk (manufactured by Stora Enso, 80 g / m ² , 60 ° gloss 6.0, water absorption 4.1 g / m ² ), LumiArt (manufactured by Stora Enso, 90 g / m) ² , 60 ° glossiness 26.3) and the like.
Examples of the synthetic resin film include a polyester film, a vinyl chloride film, a polypropylene film, a polyethylene film, and a nylon film. These films may be subjected to surface treatment such as corona treatment as necessary.
Examples of generally available synthetic resin films include Lumirror T60 (manufactured by Toray Industries, Inc., polyethylene terephthalate, thickness 125 μm, 60 ° gloss 189.1, water absorption 2.3 g / m ² ), PVC80BP (Lintec Corporation) Made by company, vinyl chloride, 60 ° glossiness 58.8, water absorption 1.4 g / m ² ), Kainus KEE70CA (manufactured by Lintec Corporation, polyethylene), Yupo SG90 PAT1 (manufactured by Lintec Corporation, polypropylene), Bonile RX ( Kojin Film & Chemicals Co., Ltd., nylon).

In relation to the above-described embodiment, the present invention further discloses the following method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion and an aqueous ink containing the colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the method.
<1> A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion comprising emulsion-polymerizing a dispersion containing a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator, and water,
The pigment is a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton,
The surfactant is an anionic or nonionic surfactant;
A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion, wherein the polymerization initiator is an anionic or nonionic azo compound.

<2> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to <1>, wherein the pigment is a pigment that has not been hydrophilized.
<3> The pigment is C.I. I. Pigment red 122 and C.I. I. The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to the above <1> or <2>, which is at least one selected from pigment violet 19.
<4> The polymerization initiator is one or more carboxy group-containing azo compounds selected from azobiscarboxylic acids having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, azobiscyanocarboxylic acids having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and salts thereof. The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <1> to <3> above.
<5> The coloring according to any one of <1> to <3>, wherein the polymerization initiator is one or more compounds selected from 4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid) and a salt thereof. A method for producing a fine particle dispersion.
<6> The polymerization initiator is 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- [1,1′-bis (hydroxymethyl) -2-hydroxyethyl] propionamide], 2,2′-azobis [2 One or more selected from -methyl-N- [1,1-bis (hydroxymethyl) ethyl] propionamide] and 2,2'-azobis [2-methyl-N- (2-hydroxyethyl) propionamide] The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <1> to <3>, which is a hydroxy group-containing azoamide compound.
<7> The above <1> to <1>, wherein the polymerization initiator is 2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- [1,1′-bis (hydroxymethyl) -2-hydroxyethyl] propionamide] 3> The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion in any one of.
<8> One type of surfactant selected from fatty acid salts, alkylbenzene sulfonates, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether sulfates, polyoxyethylene aralkyl aryl ether sulfates, and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <1> to <7>, wherein the anionic surfactant is preferably a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate salt.
<9> The above <1> to <1>, wherein the surfactant is at least one nonionic surfactant selected from polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene aralkyl aryl ether, and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether. 7> The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion in any one of 7>.

<10> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <1> to <9>, wherein at least a part of the surfactant is a polymerizable surfactant.
<11> The above <10>, wherein the polymerizable surfactant is at least one selected from a sulfosuccinic ester surfactant, an alkylphenol ether surfactant, and a polyoxyethylene surfactant. The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion of description.
<12> The polymerizable surfactant according to <10> or <11>, wherein the polymerizable surfactant is one or more compounds selected from the compounds represented by the general formula (I) and the general formula (II). A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion.
<13> The polymerizable monomer contains a hydrophobic vinyl monomer, and the hydrophobic vinyl monomer has at least a hydrophobic group and a polymerizable group in its structure, and the hydrophobic group is aliphatic carbonized. One or more selected from a hydrogen group, an alicyclic hydrocarbon group, and an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and the polymerizable group is a vinyl group, allyl group, acryloyl group, methacryloyl group, propenyl group, vinylidene group, and vinylene The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of the above <1> to <12>, which is one or more selected from a group.
<14> The <1> to <13>, wherein the hydrophobic vinyl monomer is at least one selected from (meth) acrylic acid esters and hydrophobic monomers having an aromatic ring. A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion.
<15> The above <1> to <14, wherein the polymerizable monomer includes an ionic monomer, and the ionic monomer is one or more anionic monomers selected from a carboxylic acid monomer, a sulfonic acid monomer, and a phosphoric acid monomer. The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion in any one of>.

<16> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <1> to <15>, which comprises the following steps 1 and 2.
Step 1: A step of dispersing a mixed solution containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant and water to obtain a dispersion Step 2: Emulsifying the dispersion and a polymerizable monomer in the presence of a surfactant and a polymerization initiator Step of polymerizing to obtain a colored fine particle dispersion <17> The amount of the polymerizable surfactant used is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 5% by mass or more, and further preferably 8% by mass or more based on the pigment. And, preferably, 50% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, and further preferably 20% by mass or less, the method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to <16>.
<18> The amount of the polymerizable surfactant used is the total amount of the polymerizable surfactant with respect to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable monomer present during emulsion polymerization, preferably 0.5 parts by mass or more, more preferably 1.0 part by mass. Or more, more preferably 3.0 parts by mass or more, still more preferably 5.0 parts by mass or more, and preferably 40 parts by mass or less, more preferably 30 parts by mass or less, still more preferably 20 parts by mass or less, The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to <16> or <17>, further preferably 15 parts by mass or less.
<19> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <18>, wherein the step 1 includes a high-pressure dispersion treatment step.
<20> The dispersion pressure of the high-pressure dispersion treatment is 20 MPa or more, preferably 50 MPa or more, more preferably 100 MPa or more, still more preferably 130 MPa or more, and preferably 250 MPa or less, more preferably 200 MPa or less. The number of processing passes is preferably 2 passes or more, more preferably 3 passes or more, more preferably 5 passes or more, more preferably 7 passes or more, still more preferably 9 passes or more, and 20 passes or less. The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion as described in said <19>.

<21> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <20>, wherein step 1 is the following step 1 ′.
Step 1 ′: Step of obtaining a dispersion obtained by dispersing a mixed liquid containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant, water, and an organic solvent to obtain a dispersion, and then removing the organic solvent <22> Organic solvent The solid content concentration of the dispersion from which the organic solvent has been removed is preferably 18% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, still more preferably 22% by mass or more, and preferably 60% by mass or less. The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to <21>, wherein the method is preferably performed until the content is 40% by mass or less, and further preferably 30% by mass or less.
<23> The content of the polymerizable surfactant in the dispersion from which the organic solvent has been removed is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, more preferably 0.5% by mass or more, and further preferably 1.0% by mass or more. And preferably 30% by mass or less, more preferably 20% by mass or less, still more preferably 10% by mass or less, and still more preferably 5.0% by mass or less, according to the above <21> or <22>. A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion.
<24> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <23>, wherein a polymerization initiator is added in step 2.
<25> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <24>, wherein a surfactant is further added in the step 2.
<26> The amount of the polymerizable monomer is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, still more preferably 15% by mass or more, and preferably 15% by mass or more, based on the total system used in the emulsion polymerization reaction. The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <25>, wherein the content is 60% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, and still more preferably 25% by mass or less.
<27> The mass ratio of the polymerizable monomer to the pigment (polymerizable monomer / pigment) is preferably 90/10 to 10/90, more preferably 80/20 to 20/80, and still more preferably 75 at the time of emulsion polymerization. The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of the above <16> to <26>, which is / 25 to 40/60.

<28> The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <27>, wherein step 2 is performed by the following step 2 ′.
Step 2 ′: Step of performing emulsion polymerization by mixing a polymerizable monomer containing a hydrophobic vinyl monomer into a dispersion containing a polymerizable surfactant <29> The ratio of the polymerizable surfactant is the surfactant. Preferably, it is 5% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, still more preferably 40% by mass or more, and 100% by mass or less, based on the total amount (polymerizable surfactant + other surfactant). The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of <16> to <28> above.
<30> A method for producing an aqueous ink for inkjet recording, comprising the step of mixing the colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method according to any one of <1> to <29> above and an organic solvent B.
<31> The organic solvent B is at least one selected from polyhydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohol alkyl ethers, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, amides, amines, and sulfur-containing compounds, preferably polyhydric alcohols and polyhydric alcohol alkyls The method for producing a water-based ink for ink jet recording according to <30>, wherein the method is one or two selected from ethers, and more preferably a polyhydric alcohol.
<32> The content of one or two selected from polyhydric alcohol and polyhydric alcohol alkyl ether in the organic solvent B is preferably 80% by mass or more, more preferably 90% by mass or more, and still more preferably 95%. The method for producing a water-based ink for ink-jet recording according to the above <30> or <31>, which is at least mass%, more preferably substantially 100 mass%, still more preferably 100 mass%.
<33> A colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method according to any one of <1> to <29>, wherein the average particle size of the colored fine particles is from 10 nm to 300 nm.
<34> The content (solid content concentration) of the colored fine particles in the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 10% by mass or more, more preferably 15% by mass or more, still more preferably 20% by mass or more, and even more preferably 25% by mass. %, And preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 55% by mass or less, and further preferably 50% by mass or less, the colored fine particle dispersion according to the above <33>.
<35> The pigment content in the colored fine particle dispersion is preferably 1.0% by mass or more, more preferably 3.0% by mass or more, still more preferably 5.0% by mass or more, and preferably Is 40% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, and still more preferably 20% by mass or less, the colored fine particle dispersion according to the above <33> or <34>.
<36> The colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of the above items <33> to <35> is used as a coloring material for a water-based ink for inkjet recording.

In the following production examples, examples and comparative examples, “parts” and “%” are “parts by mass” and “mass%” unless otherwise specified.

(1) Measurement of average particle diameter of dispersed particles in pigment pre-dispersion, colored fine particle dispersion and water-based ink The measurement was performed using a laser particle analysis system “ELS-8000” (cumulant analysis) manufactured by Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd. The measurement conditions were a temperature of 25 ° C., an angle between incident light and a detector of 90 °, and the number of integrations of 100. The refractive index of water (1.333) was input as the refractive index of the dispersion solvent. The measurement concentration was 5 × 10 ⁻³ mass% (in terms of solid content concentration).

(2) Measurement of solid content concentration of pigment pre-dispersion and colored fine particle dispersion Using an infrared moisture meter (trade name: FD-230, manufactured by Kett Scientific Laboratory), 5 g of the aqueous dispersion was dried at 150 ° C. The sample was dried under the conditions of measurement mode 96 (monitoring time 2.5 minutes / variation width 0.05%), and the moisture (mass%) of the wet base of the aqueous dispersion was measured. The solid content concentration was calculated according to the following formula.
Solid content concentration (mass%) = 100-wet base moisture of aqueous dispersion (mass%)

(3) Measurement of filter filtration amount of colored fine particle dispersion In order to confirm the abundance of coarse particles, the filter filtration amount of the colored fine particle dispersion was measured. The colored fine particle dispersion was filtered with a 25 mL needleless syringe (Terumo Corporation) equipped with a filter (Pall, ACRO25LCF HDCII) having an average pore size of 10 μm, and the flow rate until one filter was clogged ( 10 μm filter filtration amount (mL)) was measured. Larger values indicate fewer coarse particles, and “total amount” indicates that no clogging occurred even when the entire amount (at least 400 ml) of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion was passed.

(4) Viscosity measurement of water-based ink Viscosity was measured at 25 ° C. with an E-type viscometer (manufactured by Toki Sangyo Co., Ltd., model number: TV-25, standard cone rotor 1 ° 34 ′ × R24 used, rotation speed 50 rpm). did. Data in this measurement was used as data for a storage stability test described later.

(5) Measurement of static surface tension of water-based ink A platinum plate was immersed in a cylindrical polyethylene container (diameter 3.6 cm × depth 1.2 cm) containing 5 g of ink adjusted to 20 ° C., and a surface tension meter (Kyowa) The static surface tension of the water-based ink was measured by the Wilhelmi method using “CBVP-Z” manufactured by Interface Chemical Co., Ltd.

(6) Measurement of pH of water-based ink Water system at 25 ° C. using a desktop pH meter “F-71” (manufactured by Horiba, Ltd.) using a pH electrode “6337-10D” (manufactured by Horiba, Ltd.) The pH of the ink was measured.
(7) Water absorption amount of the recording medium The water absorption amount of the recording medium at a contact time of 100 msec between the recording medium and pure water is 23 ° C. using an automatic scanning liquid absorption meter (KM500win manufactured by Kumagai Riki Kogyo Co., Ltd.). Then, the amount of transition at a contact time of 100 ms of pure water was measured as the amount of absorbed water under the condition of 50% relative humidity. The measurement conditions are shown below.
"SpiralMethod"
Contact Time: 0.010 ～ 1.0 (sec)
Pitch (mm): 7
Length Per Sampling (degree): 86.29
Start Radius (mm): 20
End Radius (mm): 60
Min Contact Time (ms): 10
Max Contact Time (ms): 1000
Sampling Pattern (1-50): 50
Number of Sampling Points (> 0): 19
"SquareHead"
Slit Span (mm): 1
Slit Width (mm): 5

Examples 1-6
<Production of colored fine particle dispersion by emulsion polymerization>
(Pigment pre-dispersion step)
Polymerizable surfactants, ion-exchanged water, methyl ethyl ketone, C.I. described in Table 1-1 “Pigment of pigment pre-dispersion” in a polyethylene container. I. Pigment Red 122 pigment (P.R.122) was added, and the mixture was cooled in an ice bath at 0 ° C. and dispersed for 1 hour under the condition of 7000 rpm using Robomix (Primix Co., Ltd.) equipped with a homodisper. Processed. Next, 90 parts by mass of ion-exchanged water was added to the obtained mixture, and a 15-pass dispersion treatment was performed at a pressure of 150 MPa using a microfluidizer (manufactured by Microfluidics, trade name, model: M-110EH-30XP). The resulting dispersion was diluted by adding ion-exchanged water until the solid content was 15% by mass.
Then, methyl ethyl ketone was removed from the dispersion at 60 ° C. under reduced pressure using an evaporator, and concentrated to a predetermined solid content to obtain a pigment dispersion (solid content 25.0%). The average particle diameters of the obtained pigment pre-dispersions PD-1 to PD-3 are shown in Table 1-1. The pigment pre-dispersion PD-1 was produced in batches in amounts that could be used in Examples 1, 4 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3, and in Examples 1, 4 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3, respectively. The required amount was used separately.

(Emulsion polymerization step: step 2)
A vinyl-based monomer described in Table 1-2 “Pre-Emulsion Preparation” in a glass container, an anionic surfactant for emulsion polymerization (sodium polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate: manufactured by Kao Corporation, trade name: Latemul E-118B, 26 mass% solid content), anionic azo polymerization initiator (4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid): manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd., trade name: V-501), ion-exchanged water The mixture was added and stirred at 500 rpm for 30 minutes using a Teflon (registered trademark) stirring blade to obtain a pre-emulsion.
To the separable flask, the pigment pre-dispersion described in Table 1-3 “Preparation of colored fine particle dispersion” and ion-exchanged water were added, and the temperature was raised to 80 ° C. in a hot water bath with stirring at 250 rpm. After reaching 80 ° C., the pre-emulsion total amount shown in Table 1-2 prepared in advance was added dropwise over 2 hours. After completion of dropping, the mixture was aged at 80 ° C. for 2 hours to obtain a colored fine particle dispersion. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.
When the colored fine particles in the obtained colored fine particle dispersion were observed with a scanning electron microscope and a transmission electron microscope, the pigment was coated with the polymer.

Example 7
In Example 1, C.I. I. Instead of CI Pigment Red 122 Pigment (PR 122), C.I. I. A colored fine particle dispersion was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that CI Pigment Violet 19 (P.V.19) was used. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.

Example 8
In Example 1, an anionic azo polymerization initiator (4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid): manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd., trade name: V-501) was used in the pigment pre-dispersing step. A colored fine particle dispersion was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the addition amount shown in Table 1-2 was changed. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.

Example 9
In Example 1, an anionic azo polymerization initiator (4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid): manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd., trade name: V-501) was used in the pigment pre-dispersing step. Instead, a nonionic azo polymerization initiator (2,2′-azobis [2-methyl-N- (2-hydroxyethyl) propionamide]: manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd., trade name: VA-086 ) Was used in the same manner as in Example 1 except that a colored fine particle dispersion was obtained. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.

Comparative Examples 1 to 3
In Examples 1 to 6, except that the polymerization initiators listed in Table 1-2 were used in place of the anionic azo polymerization initiator (trade name: V-501) in the pigment pre-dispersion step. In the same manner as in Example 1, a colored fine particle dispersion was obtained. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.
In Table 1-3, “unreacted” indicates that polymerization did not proceed and measurement and evaluation could not be performed, and “gel formation” indicates that gel was generated and measurement and evaluation could not be performed. Show.

Comparative Example 4
In Example 1, C.I. I. Instead of CI Pigment Red 122 Pigment (PR 122), C.I. I. Pigment Violet 19 (P.V.19) is used, and in the pigment pre-dispersion step, instead of an anionic azo polymerization initiator (trade name: V-501), the polymerization initiators described in Table 1-2 A colored fine particle dispersion was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that was used. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.

Reference examples 1 and 2
In Example 1, C.I. I. Instead of CI Pigment Red 122 Pigment (P.R. 122), C.I. I. Pigment blue 15-3 pigment (P.B.15-3) or C.I. I. Pigment Red 177 pigment (P.R. 177) was used, and in the pigment pre-dispersing step, the polymerization initiation described in Table 1-2 was used instead of the anionic azo polymerization initiator (trade name: V-501). A colored fine particle dispersion was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the agent was used. The physical properties of the obtained colored fine particle dispersion are shown in Table 1-3.

From Tables 1-3, in Examples 1 to 9 using an anionic or nonionic azo-based initiator in the production of a colored fine particle dispersion using a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton, the colored fine particle dispersion was obtained by emulsion polymerization. In Comparative Examples 1, 2 and 4 using a persulfuric acid initiator, the reaction did not proceed, and in Comparative Example 3 using a cationic azo initiator, a gel was formed and colored. It can be seen that a fine particle dispersion was not obtained.
The details of the polymerizable surfactants used in Tables 1-1 and 1-2 are as follows.
Compound a: a compound represented by the following general formula (1), and a 20% by mass aqueous solution was used. The synthesis method of Compound a is shown in Synthesis Example 1 below. Tables 1-1 and 1-2 show the amounts of aqueous solutions.

(In the formula, BO represents a butyleneoxy group, and EO represents an ethyleneoxy group.)

<Synthesis Example 1>
A reaction vessel equipped with a stirrer, thermometer, and dropping funnel was charged with 310 g (3.6 mol) of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol (manufactured by Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) and cooled to 10 ° C. under a nitrogen atmosphere. 10.22 g (0.0723 mol) of boron trifluoride diethyl ether complex (manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.) was added, and 1557.94 g (21.6 mol) of 1,2-epoxybutane (butylene oxide) was added to 7 The solution was dropped at ˜10 ° C., and after the dropping, aging was performed at 10 ° C. for 1 hour. Adsorbent Kyoward 500SH (manufactured by Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) 32.0 g was added, stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, filtered under reduced pressure, and 1,2-epoxybutane 6 of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol 6 A molar adduct was obtained.
The autoclave was charged with the obtained 1,2-epoxybutane 6-mole adduct of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol and 7.26 g (0.134 mol) of powdered sodium methoxide, and the mixture was stirred at 130 ° C. and 0. Under the condition of 3 MPa, 2379 g (54 mol) of ethylene oxide was added. Next, 84.7 g of the obtained reaction mixture and 9.60 g of amidosulfuric acid were charged into a reaction vessel equipped with a stirrer and a thermometer, and reacted at 120 ° C. for 90 minutes in a nitrogen atmosphere to effect sulfation. The amidosulfuric acid in the reaction was removed by pressure filtration, diluted with ion exchange water to adjust the solid content to 20% by mass, and an aqueous solution of compound a was obtained.

KH-5: Aqualon KH-5 (Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd., trade name, solid content: 100% by mass), a compound represented by the following general formula (2), wherein R is an alkyl group having 10 carbon atoms and n Is a mixture of a compound in which R is 5 and a compound in which R is an alkyl group having 12 carbon atoms and n is 5.
KH-10: Aqualon KH-10 (Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd., trade name, solid content: 100% by mass), a compound represented by the following general formula (2), wherein R is an alkyl group having 10 carbon atoms and n Is a mixture of a compound in which R is 10 and a compound in which R is an alkyl group having 12 carbon atoms and n is 10.

Examples 11 to 19 and Reference Examples 11 to 12
<Manufacture of printing ink>
A colored fine particle dispersion described in Table 2 was added to a glass container, a 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and ion-exchanged water were added, and the mixture was stirred with a magnetic stirrer for 10 minutes to obtain a mixture A.
Separately, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol monoisobutyl ether and polyether-modified silicone KF-6011 (manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) listed in Table 2 were added to a glass container, and the mixture was stirred with a magnetic stirrer for 10 minutes. Obtained.
The mixture B was added while stirring the mixture A, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Thereafter, filtration was performed using a 5 μm disposal membrane filter (manufactured by Sartorius Co., Ltd., Mini Zalto) to obtain an aqueous ink. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-based ink obtained.

The storage stability of the obtained ink was evaluated by the following method. The results are shown in Table 2.
(Ink storage stability)
The obtained water-based ink was subjected to a storage test in a sealed container at 60 ° C. in a constant temperature room. Take out after 12 days, measure the average particle size, observe the change in particle size from the beginning, calculate the average particle size change rate by the following formula (rounded down to the nearest decimal point), stable storage according to the following evaluation criteria Sex was evaluated.
[Evaluation criteria]
Average particle diameter change rate (%) = [100-[(average particle diameter after storage) / (average particle diameter before storage)] × 100]
A: The absolute value of the average particle diameter change rate after 12 days at 60 ° C. is less than 10%.
A-: The absolute value of the average particle diameter change rate after 12 days at 60 ° C. is 10% or more and less than 15%.
B: The absolute value of the average particle diameter change rate after 12 days at 60 ° C. is 15% or more and less than 20%.
C: The absolute value of the average particle size change rate after 12 days at 60 ° C. is 20% or more, or the ink loses fluidity and is not at a level at which the average particle size can be measured.

Next, using the obtained water-based ink, an ink-jet printed matter was prepared as shown in (1) below, and scratch resistance was evaluated by the method shown in (2) below. The results are shown in Table 2.

(1) Preparation of inkjet printed matter A commercially available inkjet printer (Ricoh Co., Ltd., GX-2500, piezo method) was filled with the water-based ink obtained in the example, and the polyester film (Lumirror was used at 23 ° C and 50% relative humidity. A4 solid images (single color) were printed on T60, thickness 75 um, water absorption 2.3 g / m ² (manufactured by Toray Industries, Inc.) under the conditions of “glossy paper, clean, no color matching”. After completion of printing, it was heated and dried at 80 ° C. for 5 minutes on a hot plate.

(2) Test for scratch resistance of printed matter Using cotton (BEMCOT M-3, manufactured by Asahi Kasei Co., Ltd.) as a friction material in the Sutherland type ink laboratory tester AB-201 (manufactured by Tester Sangyo Co., Ltd.) The printed material was subjected to a scratch resistance test by rubbing 100 times (reciprocating) under a load of 900 g. The scratched printed matter was visually evaluated for scratch resistance according to the following evaluation criteria.
[Evaluation criteria]
A: It is very good that no scratches can be visually confirmed.
A-: Although scratches can be visually confirmed, the film surface is not exposed and is not a problem level.
B: Scratches can be visually confirmed, and the film surface of less than 30% of the rubbing site is exposed, which is a problem.
C: 30% or more of the film surface of the rubbing site is exposed, which is a problem.

From Table 2, it can be seen that the water-based inks obtained in Examples 11 to 19 have excellent storage stability, and a printed matter having excellent scratch resistance can be obtained even when printed on a low water-absorbing recording medium.

Claims

A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion comprising emulsion-polymerizing a dispersion containing a pigment, a polymerizable monomer, a surfactant, a polymerization initiator, and water,
The pigment is a pigment having a quinacridone skeleton,
The surfactant is an anionic or nonionic surfactant;
A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion, wherein the polymerization initiator is an anionic or nonionic azo compound.
The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to claim 1, wherein the pigment is a pigment that has not been hydrophilized.
The pigment is C.I. I. Pigment red 122 and C.I. I. The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion of Claim 1 or 2 which is 1 or more types chosen from Pigment Violet 19.
2. The polymerization initiator is one or more carboxy group-containing azo compounds selected from azobiscarboxylic acids having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, azobiscyanocarboxylic acids having 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and salts thereof. 4. A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of items 1 to 3.
The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to claim 4, wherein the polymerization initiator is one or more compounds selected from 4,4'-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid) and a salt thereof.
The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the surfactant comprises a polymerizable surfactant.
The colored fine particle according to claim 6, wherein the polymerizable surfactant is at least one selected from a sulfosuccinic ester surfactant, an alkylphenol ether surfactant, and a polyoxyethylene surfactant. A method for producing a dispersion.
The manufacturing method of the colored fine particle dispersion of Claim 6 or 7 which has the following process 1 and 2.
Step 1: A step of dispersing a mixed solution containing a pigment, a polymerizable surfactant and water to obtain a dispersion Step 2: Emulsifying the dispersion and a polymerizable monomer in the presence of a surfactant and a polymerization initiator Polymerization to obtain a colored fine particle dispersion
The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to claim 8, wherein a polymerization initiator is added in step 2.
The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a surfactant is further added in Step 2.
One or more anions selected from surfactants selected from fatty acid salts, alkylbenzene sulfonates, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether sulfates, polyoxyethylene aralkyl aryl ether sulfates, and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which is a surfactant.
The polymerizable monomer contains a hydrophobic vinyl-based monomer, and the hydrophobic vinyl-based monomer has at least a hydrophobic group and a polymerizable group in its structure, and the hydrophobic group is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group. , An alicyclic hydrocarbon group, and an aromatic hydrocarbon group, and the polymerizable group is selected from a vinyl group, an allyl group, an acryloyl group, a methacryloyl group, a propenyl group, a vinylidene group, and a vinylene group. The method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which is one or more selected.
The polymerizable monomer contains an ionic monomer, and the ionic monomer is one or more anionic monomers selected from a carboxylic acid monomer, a sulfonic acid monomer, and a phosphoric acid monomer. A method for producing a colored fine particle dispersion as described in 1. above.
The colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the average particle size of the colored fine particles is from 10 nm to 300 nm.
A method for producing a water-based ink for inkjet recording, comprising the step of mixing the colored fine particle dispersion obtained by the production method according to any one of claims 1 to 13 and an organic solvent B.
Use of the colored fine particle dispersion according to claim 14 as a coloring material for an aqueous ink for inkjet recording.